*BIG NEWS: Elephant calf born overnight!* The momentous arrival for our family herd of endangered Asian elephants was captured live on CCTV. This is the second rare elephant birth in a month! Watch this amazing footage: mum Sithami gives birth onto deep sand. Her instincts take hold, stimulating the calf by kicking up the sand. The excited herd then gather round to help! | Chester Zoo

An Oxford-led conservation project in West Africa is helping to protect elephants in the region. It's work creates balance between local communities and the elephant population. Learn more ⬇️ https://wild.org/mali-elephants/ 🎬 | Oxford Sparks #WorldEnvironmentDay #TruePlanet | University of Oxford